This What Works for Cities case study examines the formation and recent efforts of the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA), a network of economic and workforce development agencies, nonprofit organizations, government and elected officials, policymakers, educators, students, makers and established manufacturers. The UMA is committed to the shared goal of growing the manufacturing industry in our cities and creating pathways for all residents to benefit from the industry’s growth. Read More

This case study examines how the establishment of a community farmers’ market in Springfield, Oregon started with intentions to expand access to healthy fresh food to low-income residents, and grew into a catalyst for economic development and revitalization of the city’s downtown area.  Read More

For the first half of the 21^st century, San Francisco’s Tenderloin District was a hub for art, culture and entertainment. Read More

To address the gap in regional economic development coordination, the Portland Regional Partners for Business (Regional Partners) formed. Read More

When Jim Koch founded the Boston Beer Company in 1984, he was brewing beer from his kitchen. Koch knew he had a good product, but getting the business up and running would require access to capital and technical assistance. Read More